Assistant Baseball Coach - Eaglecrest High School

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach at the high school level to develop players’ skills, strategy, and athletic discipline in alignment with district goals. The role reports to the head coach and athletic director and involves practice planning, game preparation, equipment management, and ensuring student athletes meet clearance, attendance, and academic requirements.

Candidates must hold or pursue a Colorado Coaching Certificate and CPR/AED certification, with a

Qualifications

• Assist with the organization and developing the high school program.
• Basic knowledge of baseball.
• Possess or has the ability to acquire a valid Colorado Coaching Certificate.
• Pass CHSAA coaches test, acquire CHSSA coaching registration and complete a concussion course per State Legislation and CHSAA By-Laws.
• CPR & AED Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach and supervise all aspects of the program at the high school level.
• Provide information on scores, schedules, sites, discipline concerns and manage inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Schedule and attend practice sessions; develop and implement training plans.
• Ensure each athlete is cleared from the athletic office to participate.
• Comply with CCSD, Centennial League, and CHSAA rules.
• Monitor athlete’s attendance/behavior/academic status.
• Apply first-aid and CPR skills as needed.
• Recognize concussion signs and remove players accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Baseball knowledge

Coaching

Education

Coaching Certification

Job description

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION SCHEDULE:
Hourly

PAY GRADE:
Hourly

SUPERVISOR:
Athletic Director or designee.

SUMMARY:
Instructs student athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. The assistant coach reports to the head coach and the high school athletic director.
• 2. The assistant coach is responsible for, and supervises all aspects of their level of the program with direction of the head coach.
• 3. Provides the head coach with information pertaining to his/her level of the program (scores, schedules, sites, discipline concerns, procedures and is directly responsible for inventory of supplies and equipment, etc.) Schedules and attends practice sessions, develops and implements individual/team training plans by the day, week, month, year as appropriate for their level in conjunction with the overall program goals/philosophy.
• 4. Makes sure each athlete is cleared from the athletic office to participate.
• 5. Complies with the rules and regulations as established by CCSD, Centennial League, and the Colorado High School Activities Association.
• 6. Monitors athlete’s attendance/behavior/academic status.
• 7. Ability to use approved first-aid and CPR skills.
• 8. Understands the signs and symptoms of concussion and removes players that are exhibiting signs and symptoms of concussion.
• 9. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Assist with the organization and developing the high school program.
• 2. Basic knowledge of baseball.
• 3. Possess or has the ability to acquire a valid Colorado Coaching Certificate.
• 4. Successfully pass the CHSAA coaches test, acquire CHSSA coaching registration and complete a concussion course per State Legislation and CHSAA By-Laws.
• 5. CPR & AED Certification required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

All certifications, licenses, and registrations must be valid and unexpired.

1. Has previous successful teaching, coaching and/or sport participation experience.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 1. Heavy physical lifting (50 lbs - items of various shapes and sizes).
• 2. Overhead lifting and squatting required on a daily basis.
• 3. Repetitive motion.
• 4. Standing, bending and kneeling.
• 5. Eye/hand coordination.
• 6. Handling, talking, hearing and near acuity required.

Last Updated: 2020/2021